Security Agencies Conduct Show of Force, Secure Juma’at Prayers in Jos
across major flashpoints in the Jos-Bukuru metropolis and provided security for Juma’at prayers at various locations across Plateau State. The operation, conducted on Friday, August 14, 2026, involved personnel of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), 551...
18-Year-Old Herder Killed in Bassa, Suspected Irigwe Assailants Blamed
as Sani Ibrahim, has been killed while grazing livestock around Merimeli Village in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, with suspected Irigwe assailants blamed for the attack. The incident occurred at about 4:30 p.m. on Friday, August 14,...
HOW PLATEAU PASTOR ALLEGEDLY MASTERMINDED PLOT TO KIDNAP BISHOPS’ WIVES IN JOS
HOW PLATEAU PASTOR ALLEGEDLY MASTERMINDED PLOT TO KIDNAP BISHOPS’ WIVES IN JOS By Zagazola Makama What began as an alleged plan to abduct the wives of two Anglican bishops in Jos was reportedly uncovered by one of the very men recruited to execute the...
Seven Killed in Tragic Mine Collapse in Gassa Community
accidents and the need for sustained regulatory oversight, safety enforcement and monitoring of mining sites across Plateau State. Authorities and relevant stakeholders are expected to intensify efforts to ensure compliance with mining safety...
One Killed As Troops Foil Fulani Bandits Attack on Nyerwai, Rayidi Communities in Plateau
One Killed As Troops Foil Fulani Bandits Attack on Nyerwai, Rayidi Communities in Plateau By Zagazola Makama Troops of Sector 4, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have foiled an attack by Fulani Bandits on Nyerwai and Rayidi communities in Fan District...
Troops Arrest Herder Over Alleged Illegal Grazing in Jos
arrested a 23-year-old herder over alleged illegal grazing at the Lamingo Golf Club in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. A military source told Zagazola Makama that the troops responded to a report of illegal grazing at the golf club at...
Troops Restore Peace After Farmers-Herders Clash in Plateau
Troops Restore Peace After Farmers-Herders Clash in Plateau By Zagazola Makama Troops of Sector 3, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have restored peace following a clash between farmers and herders at Dong Community in Jos North Local Government Area...
Man Killed by Unknown Assailants in Plateau
Man Killed by Unknown Assailants in Plateau By Zagazola Makama A 45-year-old man, identified as Mr Mabur Simon, has been killed by unidentified persons in Maori Village, Mbar District of Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. A military source...
Commercial Motorcyclist Found Dead With Gunshot Wounds in Plateau
Commercial Motorcyclist Found Dead With Gunshot Wounds in Plateau By Zagazola Makama A commercial motorcyclist, identified as Mr Gabriel Ishaya, has been found dead with gunshot wounds along the Gero road in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau...
Three Killed As Troops Repel Communal Attack between Fulani and Mwaghavul youths, Restore Calm in Mangu, Plateau By Zagazola Makama Troops of Sector 8, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have intervened in a violent clash between suspected Fulani and...
Troops Intensify Night Patrols, Restore Calm After Repelling Berom Militia in Mangu, Plateau
Troops Intensify Night Patrols, Restore Calm After Repelling Berom Militia in Mangu, Plateau By Zagazola Makama Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have intensified security operations in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, after...
Troops Repel Militia Attack, One killed, Rescue Gunshot Victim in Riyom
have repelled an attack by unidentified militias on residents of Agwan Wereng Village in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. A military source told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 9:30 p.m. on August 11, 2026, when troops...
Troops Foil Armed Robbery, Clear Highway in Plateau
Troops Foil Armed Robbery, Clear Highway in Plateau By Zagazola Makama Troops of Sector 4, Sub-Sector 41, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have foiled an attempted armed robbery along the Barkin Ladi–Bokkos road in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of...
Troops Intercept 40 Cattle Over Alleged Farm Destruction in Plateau
Troops Intercept 40 Cattle Over Alleged Farm Destruction in Plateau By Zagazola Makama Troops of Sector 4, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have intercepted 40 cattle following a report of farmland destruction around the BCA area of Barkin Ladi Local...
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim Abandoned by Fleeing Abductors in Plateau
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim Abandoned by Fleeing Abductors in Plateau By Zagazola Makama Troops of Sector 3, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have rescued a 47-year-old woman, Mrs Pollina Alfred, who was kidnapped from her residence in Dong Village,...
Troops Intercepted Nine Cattle After Farm Destruction by Fulani Herder
have recovered nine cattle following a report of farm destruction at Razat Village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. A military source told Zagazola Makama that the troops responded to the report at about 3:00 p.m. on August 11,...
Troops Restore Normalcy After Drivers Block Highway, Vandalise Government Property in Plateau
Troops Restore Normalcy After Drivers Block Highway, Vandalise Government Property in Plateau By Zagazola Makama Troops of Sector 6, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have restored normalcy along a highway in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State...
Troops Foil Armed Berom Militias Moving To Attack Fulani Communities in Mangu, Plateau
Troops Foil Armed Berom Militias Moving To Attack Fulani Communities in Mangu, Plateau By Zagazola Makama Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have engaged armed Berom militias following reports of their movement from Barkin Ladi Local Government...
Troops Repel Fulani Bandits Attack, Secure Farmlands in Mangu, Plateau
Troops Repel Fulani Bandits Attack, Secure Farmlands in Mangu, Plateau By Zagazola Makama Troops of Sector 8, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have repelled an attack by suspected armed Fulani bandits during a response to reports of farmland...
Angwa Rukuba Massacre: States Can Try Persons For Terrorism, Court Rules
For Terrorism, Court Rules *Rejects Motion Seeking Suspect's Transfer From DSS' Custody By: Zagazola Makama A High Court of Plateau State, on Tuesday, ruled that State High Courts have the jurisdiction to try persons accused of terrorism and...